Events
Drone strikes, counter-UAS deployments, civilian incidents and exercises worldwide. Each entry is linked to the relevant drone, country and counter-UAS systems where possible.
Russian air-defense unit claims to have shot down multiple Ukrainian UAVs over the Novorossiya highway
A Telegram post claims that air-defense crews of the 50th Separate Brigade "Varyag" destroyed multiple Ukrainian UAVs over the Novorossiya highway. The post lists several drone types allegedly downed, including Hornet, B…
Drones: UJ-26 Bober (Beaver) · FP-1
DJI Mavic 3E quadcopter delivered to a Russian UAV unit via fundraising
A post reports that a DJI Mavic 3E quadcopter was handed over to a UAV unit. It says the drone was purchased through a joint fundraiser by the 'Vremya Vybralo Nas' foundation and the Colonelcassad Telegram channel to sup…
Telegram post claims Geran-5 drone strike hit targets in Kharkiv
A Telegram post reports a strike by a "Geran-5" UAV on unspecified targets in Kharkiv. No casualty or damage details are provided in the text.
Report alleges Iranian missile and drone attacks damaged US Fifth Fleet base in Manama, Bahrain
A Telegram post citing a WSJ investigation claims Iran conducted repeated missile and drone attacks on the US Navy Fifth Fleet facility in Manama from February to June, causing significant infrastructure damage and parti…
Report claims Turkey supplies Bayraktar UAVs to Kosovo amid broader defense cooperation
A Telegram post discusses Turkey’s growing influence in the Balkans and claims Turkey supplies Bayraktar UAVs to Kosovo as part of wider defense assistance. It frames this alongside Turkish defense cooperation with Alban…
Drone attacks reported across southern Russia and Ukraine; bus hit in Bryansk region, woman wounded
A Russian milblog roundup claims overnight UAV attacks affected Crimea/Sevastopol and caused power disruptions in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, while Russia conducted drone strikes on several Ukrainian cities. It als…
Ukrainian 63rd Mechanized Brigade drone pilots strike Russian troops in Serebriansky forest
A Telegram post claims Russian troops moving toward Lyman were engaged by drone pilots from Ukraine's 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade. The incident is described as occurring in the Serebriansky forest area.
Ukrainian brigades report drone strike on Russian soldiers near Novoselivka and Huliaipilske, Zaporizhzhia
A Telegram post claims Russian troops filmed themselves with a flag near the villages of Novoselivka and Huliaipilske in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, then were struck by Ukrainian drones from the 92nd Assault Brigade and 61st Me…
UK to build at least six Common Combat Vessels as control hubs for uncrewed maritime systems
The UK Defence Investment Plan outlines building at least six Common Combat Vessels for the Royal Navy, replacing Type 45 destroyers from the early 2030s. The ships are described as control hubs for uncrewed systems and …
Jet-powered UAVs reported over Nikopol district, Dnipropetrovsk region, heading NW and W
A Ukrainian Air Force Telegram channel reported jet-powered UAVs in Nikopol district of Dnipropetrovsk region. The drones were said to be moving on northwestern and western courses.